McRoberts, Kentucky facts for kids
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McRoberts, Kentucky
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Location of McRoberts, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.61 sq mi (14.52 km2) |
| • Land | 5.60 sq mi (14.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 132.25/sq mi (51.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41835
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-49278 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0497948 |
McRoberts is a small community in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 741 people lived in McRoberts. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 784 people lived there. McRoberts is located in the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield region, an area known for its coal mining history.
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Exploring McRoberts: Location and Land
McRoberts is found in the northeastern part of Letcher County. It sits near two other towns: Fleming-Neon to its southwest and Jenkins to its southeast.
The area of McRoberts is about 14.5 square kilometers (about 5.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. The community is nestled in a valley. This valley is formed by the Wright Fork, which is a small stream that flows into the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
People of McRoberts: A Look at the Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 921 | — | |
| 2010 | 784 | −14.9% | |
| 2020 | 741 | −5.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 921 people living in McRoberts. These people lived in 359 households, and 272 of these were families. The population density was about 169 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in McRoberts in 2000 were White (93.16%). A smaller number were African American (6.08%), and a very small percentage were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in McRoberts was 38 years old.
Famous Faces from McRoberts
One notable person from McRoberts is Paul Toth. He was a professional baseball pitcher in the 1960s. Although he was born in McRoberts, he spent most of his childhood growing up in Youngstown, Ohio.
See also
In Spanish: McRoberts (Kentucky) para niños
